The United Way in Guelph
The United Way of Guelph & Wellington hosted their Annual General Meeting (AGM) last Wednesday evening. Rather than simply a ‘wine and dine event’, the attendees at the modest dinner were expected to participate in a strategic planning exercise to help guide the future direction and efforts of the organisation.
After a number of years at the helm, the current Executive Director is stepping down and the United Way is using the transition to as an opportunity to thoroughly review the goals, objectives and direction that the organisation will take in the future. Attendees at last night’s AGM engaged in an hour long exploration and discussion of strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for single largest community funding group in Guelph & Wellington County.
The needs of our community are significant, making it challenging to know where program dollars will have the greatest impact. With the Mayor and a number of City Councillors in attendance, the group explored the existing and future role that the United Way will play in our city.
Working collaboratively with the City of Guelph, the United Way provides funding to programs delivered by registered charitable organizations which address social service issues and make a difference for people in our community.
